| Pronunciation: | | 'pât`boylur
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[n] a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot) |
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POTBOILER is a 9 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | literary composition, literary work |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pot"boil`er\, n.
A term applied derisively to any literary or artistic work,
and esp. a painting, done simply for money and the means of
living. [Cant]
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